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Saturday, January 28, 2017

Phew! This flu season has been the worst! Since the New Year we have been taking turns being flat-on-our-back sick in this house. I think I can officially say that we've all made it through the flu and so the worst must be behind us. It sure makes me grateful for our overall health and the incredible ability of our bodies to heal. And also good friends who patiently rearrange plans, send essential oils, suggest alleviating concoctions and bring elderberry syrup. What a blessing to have them in my life!

It sure got me itching to finish some projects, too. Why is it that I become most motivated when I can't possibly work on a project? =) As soon as the dizziness left me and I felt safe to drive again, we hit the craft store, thrift store, and recycling center to restock and get to work on some projects. I don't really have an instructible this week, but I just wanted to let you know that I haven't dropped off the face of the earth.

First, I've managed to keep up on our rabbits and continue to learn about them daily. I've discovered we have a flighty one in the bunch and have already received many a nip from little Bobbin. Trying to handle him more so that he becomes more used to us. I found some wire mesh at the recycling center and have been attempting to secure our little porch for them to stretch their legs in a little. Now all I need is a gate!

The Oregon Poultry Swap has chosen one of my paintings for their 2017 special edition print for this year! I'm very honored and am looking forward to my tee shirt with the design on it! I decided to sign up as a vendor for their Winter Swap here in Eugene and so a lot of my time has been put toward getting ready for that. I found this awesome, weathered plank at the recycling center. Gwen and I sawed it down into reasonable pieces and I've been painting barn art on them. I've already received a great response and several pre-orders!

Then some more painting, crocheting, baking dipping tallow tapers, and practicing face painting for the meet. It sounds like so much fun! There's going to be a kids area, seed swap, scavenger hunt, raffle, demonstrations, decoration competitions... If you happen to be in the area February 11th you should really look it up!

3 comments:

I feel your post so much, flu can be so pissing especially when it keeps jumping from one person to the other. But thanks to all who came through with helpful suggestions till all of you managed to get through.

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Hi! I am a born-and-raised NW Washintonian, schooled in Oregon, became a nurse and then a mother in Alaska, and have just relocated back to Oregon where we hope to settle and raise our children (and some critters and gardens as well!) I've seen God work through me through his amazing wild world and feel honored to exist in the Creator's beautiful, natural creation. I want to allow my kids to experience this as well and learn from all natures complexities and simplicity. Adventures from the wilds of Alaska to great storybooks await! All photos are mine and copyrighted unless otherwise specified. Hope you enjoy!